Bet on Brett Favre to Start as Streaking Patriots Host Inconsistent Vikings

Pro football gamblers that are thinking about playing Sunday’s week 8 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots can pretty much bet on Brett Favre to show up and start in this contest – even if he’s not on the field for the Vikes for the entire contest.

Unfortunately, the Vikings look like they’ll have a serious uphill battle on their hands no matter who’s under center as they will be facing a streaking New England Patriots team that has won four straight games coming into this contest, which gets underway at Gillette Stadium at 4:15 PM ET.

NFL Odds: N/A

Sunday, Oct. 31, 4:15 PM ET
Live from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA
TV: FOX
Radio: Sirius 121 and 123

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Check out these key, head-to-head trends surrounding this matchup.

• Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

Minnesota Vikings (2-4 SU, 2-4 ATS, 3-3 O/U)

• Vikings are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following an SU loss.
• Vikings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS loss.
• Vikings are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog.
• Vikings are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games.

Football gamblers that like to bet on Brett Favre should know that the Vikings quarterback looked really bad in throwing three interceptions in Minnesota’s 28-24 road loss against the division-rival Green Bay Packers while failing to cash in as a 2.5-point underdog.

Adrian Peterson rushed for 131 yards and one TD in the loss as the Vikings played Over the O/U total for the third consecutive games.

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New England Patriots (5-1 SU, 3-2-1 ATS, 4-2 O/U)

• Patriots are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0 points.
• Patriots are 4-1-2 ATS in their last 7 games following an S.U. win.
• Patriots are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
• Patriots are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

New England recorded its second straight 23-20 win by beating the underachieving San Diego Chargers in Week 8 to cash in as a 2.5-point road underdog.

Tom Brady had a modest game in tossing one TD pass while BenJarvus Green-Ellis added another rushing score in the win while forcing three fumbles.

Analysis: My advice to the BetOnline NFL sports betting community is to not bet on Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings in this contest!

That’s right pro football gamblers, the Vikings are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as an underdog while the Patriots have gone 6-1 ATS in their L/7 games as a favorite between 3.5 and 10 points.

While the Vikings have been busy going 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games, the Patriots have gone 4-1-2 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS win.

I know the Vikings will be absolutely desperate to get a win in this contest, but I wouldn’t be on Brett Favre or the Minnesota Vikings in this contest, unless the NFL Odds, which are currently posted for this matchup, swing in the Vikings favor in a huge way.

With the Under going 4-0 in the last four meetings between these teams, that looks like the best play for this contest. However, if the NFL point spread stays under five points, I say play the Patriots to cash in.

NFL Pick: Patriots SU Win/Under set O/U Total

Sources: wagertracker.com, covers.com, sportsnetwork.com, Sirius.com

NFL Betting Advice – Houston vs Indianapolis

If you’re looking for some NFL Betting Advice, you’ve come to the right place, as we get set to break down Monday night’s crucial AFC South showdown between the Texans and the Colts. Who should be your pick? Let’s take a look.

Houston Texans (4-2 SU, 3-3 ATS) at Indianapolis Colts (4-2 SU, 3-2-1)

Monday, November 1: 8:30 p.m. ESPN, Live from Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

NFL Betting Odds:

Houston: +6
Indianapolis: -6
Total: 50

Heading into this one, the storyline is clearly revenge, as the Texans opened the season by walloping Indianapolis 34-24 in Week 1. And in that game, their brightest star had his best game of the season.

The story of that opening game was undoubtedly little used running back Arian Foster, who had a career day, and gashed the Colts defensive front seven for a staggering 231 yards and three touchdowns. While Foster has slowed down a bit since Week 1, he has proven effective throughout the year, as he’s got 635 yards on the ground, which currently puts him at fourth in the league. Also, as usual, Houston has another strong air attack, led by 2009’s top passer Matt Schaub. This year Schaub isn’t quite putting up the numbers he did a season ago, but has still thrown for over 1,500 yards and nine touchdowns. Not too shabby for a “down year.”

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Speaking of strong passing attacks, Peyton Manning is still simply the best quarterback in this league, but limps into this one without a slew of his top receivers. If you’re looking for NFL Betting Advice with the Colts, it’s that you need to wary when betting them. This is one injured team.

Indianapolis was dealt a brutal blow two weeks ago, when stalwart tight end Dallas Clark was ruled out for the rest of the year because of an injured wrist. That news came in addition to running backs Joseph Addai and Donald Brown missing practice this week with injury problems of their own. While Manning is still the best in the game, and has still thrown for an amazing 13 touchdowns to just two interceptions this year, it won’t be easy for the Colts Monday night.

Still, the NFL Betting Advice here is to stick with the Colts.

As long as Manning is in the lineup, Indianapolis is one of those teams that just continues to find ways to win games, regardless of who is catching touchdown passes from him.

And at the same time this Colts defense is actually better than people realize, allowing 20.8 points per game. Maybe most importantly is that this group is completely different when they’re in the cozy confines of Lucas Oil Stadium, where they can let their aggressive pass rush loose. In their last home contest, the Colts allowed just nine points to the high-flying Kansas City Chiefs.

While this isn’t a vintage Colts team, and probably not a Super Bowl contender, they’ll once again figure out a way to get things done Monday night. It may not be easy or pretty, but they’ll get the victory, and break their second place tie with Houston in the AFC South.

The NFL Betting Advice is in, and the Colts are the team to make. Get your wager in now!

NFL Betting Advice: Indianapolis -6

NFL Odds – Tennessee vs. San Diego

Week 8 of NFL odds showcases San Diego coming into the second game of a two-week home stand to take on the Tennessee Titans. The Chargers will try to bounce back after a home loss to the Patriots in Week 7.

4:05pm EST on CBS, Sunday October 31

NFL Odds: Titans (+3.5) at Chargers (-3.5)

Total: 44.5

These two squads have opposite SU and ATS records – the San Diego Chargers are at 2-5, while the Titans are 5-2. The Titans are in the extremely tough AFC South and the Chargers are tied for last place in the AFC West (behind Kansas City, Oakland and Denver).

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The San Diego Chargers have put the season into the hands of Phillip Rivers and he has been performing well – he’s leading the league in passing yards (2,344) has 13 TDs and only 6 interceptions – but his team has been letting him down. Rivers has been sacked 20 times on the season.

The Chargers might be the most disappointing and surprising team of the season – they’re loaded at skill positions and seemed destined to dominate the AFC West.

The Chargers losses have often come in the final minutes of games, showing again that the decision making of Norv Turner might not be pro-level. San Diego has also had a tough time holding onto the ball. They have 18 total give aways (top in the league) and -7 turnover differential.

Tennessee is +5 in turnover differential and should feast on any mistakes that San Diego makes.

While Vince Young has had some knee issues this season, he was able to fully practice on Wednesday and will be good to go for Sunday afternoon. While the Chargers have been stingy against the run this year, Tennessee will lean heavily on RB Chris Johnson to take the load of Vince Young.

If Vince is free to pass, he’s got a reliable passing target in Kenny Britt – coming of a 3 TD receiving week as fantasy owners that left him on the bench pulled their hair out.

Even though San Diego is strong on paper, they’re not great on the football field. Check the NFL odds and realize that 3.5 points is far too many for a two-win team to be spotting to the Titans at this point of the season.

Chris Johnson will control the clock, VY will get his in the passing game and the Chargers should cough up a turn over or two en route to a straight up Titans win and cover.

NFL Sportsbook – Surprising Seahawks Visit Equally Surprising Raiders Sunday

Sunday’s matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Oakland Raiders is one in which the NFL Sportsbooks have no idea what to make of. Two teams that were supposed to be doormats this season have turned into competitive squads that have hit peaks and valleys already during the 2010 NFL season.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (4-2) vs. OAKLAND RAIDERS (3-4)
Sunday, October 31, 4:15 PM ET
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California
Broadcast: FOX

NFL Sportsbook Lines:

Seattle: +2 1/2 (-110)
Oakland: -2 1/2 (-110)

Moneyline: Seattle +115: Oakland -135

Total: 42 points

The Seattle Seahawks are off to their best start since 2006 but the NFL Sportsbooks have yet to recognize their success. They are 4-2 on the season and 2-0 since their trade for Marshawn Lynch and still they are underdogs against Oakland! Coach Pete Carroll hasn’t shied away from roster moves this season and it seems to be paying off.

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The Seattle offense has certainly not been lighting the league on fire. They are currently ranked 29th overall (252 yards per game) with the 25th ranked passing game (170.1 yards per game) and the 27th ranked rushing game (81.9 yards per game). However the emergence of Mike Williams (21 catches in his last two games) and the acquisition of Marshawn Lynch have given the Hawks an “O-Cred” that has been lacking for many years in the Pacific Northwest.

Seattle’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed only 227 yards of total offense to the Arizona Cardinals and generated five turnovers. The run defense has been brilliant all season, ranking 2nd and allowing just 66.4 yards per game. The pass defense – that’s another story. They have been vulnerable and are allowing 224 yards per game.

Which Oakland Raiders team is going to show up this Sunday? Will it be the one that generated 508 yards of total offense against the Broncos last week or the one that only gained 179 yards the week before against San Francisco? If you know the answer, the NFL Sportsbooks would like to hear from you!

Oakland has been Jekyll and Hyde all season long but thanks to a Top three running game (158.4 yards per game); the Raiders have the 9th ranked overall offense. It is not known who will start at quarterback for the Raiders – Bruce Gradkowski of Jason Campbell. It doesn’t really matter however, the running game that gained 3328 yards last week will be the difference – good or bad for the Raiders.

The Raiders defense has been inconsistent, just like the offense this season. The rushing defense has been awful as usual but the pass defense is currently giving up a respectable 192.3 yards per game.

NFL Sportsbook Outlook:

The Seattle Seahawks are 4-2 S/U this season but are 2-10 S/U and ATS on the road in their last 12 games. They are 0-5 S/U and ATS in their last five trips to Oakland and are 3-7 ATS overall in their last 10 against the Raiders.

Oakland is 3-6 S/U in their last nine games, 7-18 S/U in their last 25 games at home but is 5-0 S/U and ATS in their last five games at home versus Seattle.

This should be a very competitive game. The Raiders have to run the ball to be successful but the Hawks are ranked 2nd in rushing defense. The Hawks can`t run the ball while the Raiders can`t stop the run. I think that it boils down to Seattle`s absolute misery on the road. Sure they beat Chicago on the road this season but the Bears are in a tailspin. Oakland should move to .500 for the first time in an eternity.

NFL Sportsbook Pick: Oakland Raiders – 2 ½

San Fran is your World Series betting winner in Game 4

Depending on the outcome of the third game of Baseball betting action on Saturday night, Sunday’s tie in Arlington between the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants could be the last game of the 2010 MLB season. Regardless of how Game 3 pans out though, these two will meet in a crucial Game 4 on Sunday night.

San Francisco Giants @ Texas Rangers

Game Date/Time: Sunday, October 31st, 7:57 ET

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Game Location: Ballpark in Arlington, Arlington, TX

TV/Radio Broadcast: Fox, XM

The Giants have no doubt that they are turning the ball over to Madison Bumgarner in Game 4 of World Series betting action. This will be the third straight Game 4 that this youngster has started in these playoffs.

The rook hasn’t been flawless, but he has done his job for a fourth pitcher in a postseason rotation. In 12.2 innings of work in two starts and one relief appearance, Bumgarner has a 1-0 record, a 3.55 ERA, and a .263 batting average against. More importantly, the Giants have won all three games in which he has pitched.

For the Rangers though, this World Series betting affair could get sticky, especially if the situation is do or die. The man slated to take the mound is Tommy Hunter, but we wouldn’t be overly shocked if it is Cliff Lee that makes potentially one final start for the team that traded for him at the deadline instead.

If it’s Hunter, there is plenty to worry about. The right hander did go 13-4 in the regular season, but the playoffs are just bigger than he is. Hunter hasn’t gotten out of the fourth inning in his two starts, and he has a 6.14 ERA to show for just 7.1 innings of work.

That’s why Lee might get back on the mound anyway in spite of the fact that he has never pitched on three days of rest in his career before.

You know that arguably the top lefty and top free agent to be in baseball is going to want to make amends for his Game 1 blunders, as he allowed seven runs, six of which were earned in just 4.2 innings of work. It was his shortest and easily his worst outing in two seasons of playoff appearances.

MLB Insider Tip: The Giants are 8-2 in Bumgarner’s L/13 road starts.

At this point, we know that the Giants are going to be underdogs in this game regardless of who is on the mound for the Rangers. We also know that there is no pressure whatsoever to shut the door in this one with the three aces of the rotation still waiting to take their last licks at this team if necessary. Still, Bumgarner has been great in these playoffs, and the southpaw will get the job done regardless of who he has to go up against.

San Fran is your World Series betting winner in Game 4.

My MLB Predictions: San Francisco Giants (Bumgarner)

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Randy Moss Returns To Haunt New England On Halloween

Randy Moss will make his defiant return to Gillette Stadium this weekend as a Minnesota Vikings and the while there’s a hot debate as to which team will come out on top, the NFL Betting total in this game is perhaps the easiest bet. There’ll be a lot of stink and hot air about Brett Favre’s ankle, the feud between Moss and the Patriots and whether New England is playoff material.

The only thing we know for sure is that this is going to be a lot of fun.

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As has been the case with Brett Favre over his career. Love him or hate him, you always know he’s going to play despite injuries and that makes the Minnesota Vikings a dangerous bet. Minnesota has come together with Randy Moss’s arrival and pushed three OVERS in NFL totals.

Meanwhile, the Patriots have gone UNDER in their two games without Moss largely because they don’t have a deep threat to stretch the field or take pressure off their running game. This line has moved away from Minnesota, largely because people are unsure about whether Brett’s ankle will be healthy enough to let him play full force.

Minnesota Vikings (2-4) vs. New England Patriots (5-1)

Sunday, October 31st — Gillette Stadium — 4:15pm EST

NFL Betting Line: New England -5.5

NFL Total: 43.5 (team total TBA)

The question isn’t whether Favre will play or not. The question is: “When doesn’t he play?” He’s been injured, bruised and bloodied before and every time he picks himself up to throw another pass and start another game. He played after his wife got cancer, after his father passed away and after he’s been thrown in to the turf by media scandal. A bum ankle isn’t going to stop him, although it might slow him down.

New England’s defense is about average. They give up a horrendous amount of yards through the air. In fact they rank 30th in the league when it comes to pass defense, so you have to imagine that Randy Moss is licking his chops to expose all their weaknesses and help push the NFL total on this game in to the OVER.

All the talk about Randy Moss taking off plays has negated his motivation. The Patriots may try to shut him down, but if Favre and Peterson are still moving the ball effectively, he’ll be happy. When Favre is constantly looking for him on deep routes, he’ll be even happier.

Still, as much as I try to deflect focus on Brett’s ankle, I can’t help but wonder if it will bother the way he throws and the way he takes certain risks. I’m not so sure that you should be chasing the NFL total in this game largely because I think Minnesota will try to air on the side of caution as much as possible.

On top of that, I think the Vikings defense has been undersold for most of the season. Minnesota is 11th best in the league in terms of points against, giving up just 19.3 per game, and they know they will have to do a lot of the grunt work to put Minnesota in a position to win this game.

Still, I love vengeance games for the player. The Patriots are a heavy public team, and this line reflects that. The team records don’t reflect how good Minnesota is, but I think their offense runs all day to slow down New England while the Vikings defense does enough to help Minnesota win a close game while holding the NFL total in the under.

And Randy Moss will get something that he seldom has known in the NFL: Total and utter redemption (for now).

Furious NFL Free Pick – Minnesota +5.5 (UNDER)

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Free Betting Tips – Questions Abound as Patriots host Vikings in Week 8

If trends were all that one considered when making Free Betting Tips then the Week 8 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the New England Patriots would be simple.

But this year especially, Free Betting Tips are a difficult proposition at best. With questions surrounding both teams in Sunday’s showdown, the game should be a very interesting one and should go a long way in determining how these teams will fare the rest of the NFL betting season.

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS (2-4) vs. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (5-1)

Sunday, October 31, 4:15 PM ET

Gillette Stadium Foxboro, Massachusetts

Broadcast: FOX

Free Football Betting Tips Lines:

Minnesota: + 5 ½ (-110)

New England: -5 ½ (-110)

Moneyline: Not Available yet

Total: 43 ½ points

As it stands right now, there are more questions than answers in Minnesota when it comes to the beloved Vikings. Will Favre play? Has Coach Brad Childress lost control of the team? Is Randy Moss the answer? These are all issues that those making Free Betting Tips struggle with each and every day.

Make no mistake about it – Favre will at least start Sunday’s game. The question remains whether or not the league’s 30th ranked QB rating passer has the heart, the drive and most of all, the health to carry this team to the playoffs. The Vikings are currently two games back of first place in the NFC North – a deficit that can be overcome if the sideshow eases even a little bit. Moss, Harvin and to some extent Adrian Peterson have all fallen victim to the media circus that has erupted in Minnesota.

The passing game must get on track this week – Adrian Peterson can’t do it all himself. If Favre plays, he may be able to right the ship against a defense that has been torched by their opponents’ passing games. Randy Moss, in his return to Foxboro a mere two weeks after being run out of town will be motivated for success, no matter who is throwing him the ball.  It’s put up or shut up time for the Vikes passing game! The running game is fine and will be as effective as it needs to be the rest of the way.

Another huge question that surrounds the Vikings is their previously impenetrable defense. They have been good this season but have been a far cry from the unit that once terrorized opposing offenses. They are outside the Top 10 in passing and rushing defense. Gone are the days that the Minnesota defense won games all by themselves – it’s time for the offense to step up and make life a little easier for the embattled defense!

The New England Patriots have question marks of their own. Free Betting Tips have favored the Patriots all season long and this week is no different. The offense ranks 25th overall and appears to be void of the playmakers that made them the most feared unit in the NFL for the past decade or so. The offense was stymied last week by the San Diego Chargers but did barely enough to win.

The Patriots have improved defensively but the overall numbers don’t really support the facts. Although they are able to stop the run (5th ranked allowing 85 yards per game), it is the pass defense that has shown vulnerability. Randy Moss will shed a lot of light on the defensive weaknesses on the Patriots defense giving the Vikings a minor leg up on the matchup.

Free Betting Tips Outlook:

The Minnesota Vikings are 2-5 S/U and 2-5 S/U on the road in their last seven games. The Vikings are 0-5 S/U on the road in their last five and 2-4 S/U in their last six meetings with the Patriots.

New England is 5-1 S/U overall and 12-1 S/U in their last 13 at home. The Patriots are 2-3-1 ATS at home in their last six and 4-2 S/U versus Minnesota in their last six meetings.

Brett Favre or not, the Patriots should win this game. If the Vikings were clicking on all cylinders, the game would be a bit more interesting but the fact that Minnesota is a franchise in turmoil gives us reason to believe that they are totally outmatched in this game. The Patriots are a good team right now they have caught the Vikings at exactly the right time.

Free Betting Tip: New England Patriots -5 ½

Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund in Bundesliga heavyweight clash

Sunday’s round of Bundesliga betting at BetOnline Sportsbook promises to deliver a thrilling day of soccer betting as four heavyweights are set to clash against one another.

First up on the docket, Bundesliga top dogs Mainz 05 host second-placed Borussia Dortmund. Then Hannover 96 and TSG Hoffenheim, third and fourth respectively , collide in the second battle of the best in the German league, right now.

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Here is a look at the soccer betting markets that are trading on the Mainz 05 vs. Borussia Dortmund clash, complete with soccer free picks.

Soccer Betting Line:

Mainz pk +110 +185 2½ O -125 U +105 1 O -135 U +105 Draw +220

Borussia Dortmund pk -130 +145 2½ O -125 U +105 +145 1 O -155 U +125

Match Time: 09:30 AM Eastern Time (15:30 Local Time) Sunday October 31, 2010

Soccer Betting Verdict: Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund were both shocked in mid-week DFB Pokal action, as they were knocked out by Germany’s lesser sides.

Mainz 05 were defeated 2-1 by Alemannia Aachen, a side that ranks tenth in Bundesliga 2 ahead of the weekend and that wasn’t expected to threaten them one bit.

It looks to have been a classic case of underestimating the opponent as Mainz went down by two goals in the first 60 minutes. In the 68th minute, Szalai gave his side hope by drawing within a goal but despite this late effort, they were left hanging on the early setback. Credit goes to Alemannia for holding off a Mainz fight back and scoring a big win for the little guys in German football.

Borussia Dortmund were eliminated on penalties by Kickers Offenbach – a third-tier outfit ranked top of Bundesliga 3 and that really showed what punching above your weight class means, holding Dortmund to a scoreless draw in regulation time and continuing to thwart them in extra time before putting them out of their misery in the penalty kicks. Now that is a really big win for a really little guy.

Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund have to put those losses behind them and re-focus their efforts on their Bundesliga campaign. Both are enjoying a dream season up to this point and they’ll want to maintain that form going forward and into this vital clash on Sunday.

Mainz 05 have a two-point edge in the table to protect when they host Borussia Dortmund but a defeat would see that edge wiped out. Curiously, the bookies are favouring the visitors Borussia Dortmund at +145 and disadvantaging Mainz 05 at +185.

Not sure how the bookies came to this conclusion because prior to mid-week Pokal action, Mainz were enjoying fearsome home form, winning all four of their home fixtures. Just as comparable, Borussia Dortmund were winsome on the road, having won all four of their road fixtures.

Midweek action aside, these two sides set up a rather competitive affair that should be a real tussle. If there were a balance to tip in favour of one over the other, over and above home edge, it would be the fact that Mainz can feel a bit better about their loss to Alemannia, a second-tier outfit. Borussia Dortmund’s loss is rather embarrassing coming against a third-tier club as it did. It didn’t go down well and it might be hard to shake off in time for this clash.

Soccer Free Picks: Mainz 05 +185

NFL in London – Broncos and 49ers Go Overseas

This week it’s the NFL in London, and the two teams who were booked into this game are probably glad to be getting out of the country for a while, kind of like a fugitive who may be looking for a phony passport to go on the lam. The Denver Broncos gave up 59 points in three quarters to the Oakland Raiders, while the San Francisco 49ers did the same things that the Niners have been doing. Well, it’s some of the worst of American football in London for this Sunday, and in the NFL odds for this game, the Niners are 1.5-point favorites, with the total on the game listed at 42 points. The kickoff is scheduled for 1 PM ET at Wembley Stadium (natural turf) in London.

Denver Broncos (2-5 SU & ATS) vs. San Francisco 49ers (1-6 SU, 3-4 ATS)

Live at Wembley Stadium

London, England

Sunday, October 31–  1 PM ET

TV:  CBS

NFL Odds:

San Francisco -1.5

Denver +1.5

Total 42

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Here are some of the trends as they impact the NFL odds on this game:

• Denver has lost nine of its last 11 games SU
• Denver has covered one of its last five games
• Denver has played five of its last six games OVER the total
• San Francisco has played four of its last six games OVER the total
• San Francisco has lost six of its last seven games SU

Denver allowed 508 yards to the Oakland Raiders last week in their 59-14 beating, and you can imagine that after the first quarter, when the team went down 24-0, the coaching staff started to think about the game plan for San Francisco. of course, that game plan had to be soft, to an extent, because the Niners were up in the air as to who their quarterback was going to be. You see, a former #1 overall draft pick, Alex Smith, has gone down with a shoulder injury. Another #1 overall draft pick, David Carr, was 5-for-13 in last week’s game. That leaves this team with a Heisman Trophy winner as the only alternative.

Having guys with those kind of pre-NFL credentials might leave the impression that this was  a team with depth. Here, that is not the case. Neither Smith nor Carr has made much of a dent in the league, and Troy Smith has had some brief moments as the starter in Baltimore before being washed away during training camp. He now finds himself an international man of intrigue, which in the present lexicon means he is the starter at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, and we have no idea what to expect from him.

This is going to give fans the wrong impression of American football in London for sure. Mike Singletary is quite possibly in his last season as an NFL head coach; oh yeah, he’s going to go over real big with the British press. Actually, the verdict on that is probably in, because these teams have taken two different approaches to prepare for this game. The Niners left Charlotte and went directly to London after last Sunday’s game, while the Broncos waited until Thursday to leave their home.

Here are the Football betting trends as they involve the NFL odds on this game:

• Four of the last six meetings have gone OVER the total
• San Francisco has won four of the last six meetings

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Clearly Singletary is looking for answers, and you could get the  impression that he is grasping at straws. But who can blame him, as he can’t find anything to go right with his offense for any sustained period of time. He can also thank himself that Smith doesn’t have to continue to operate in Mike Martz’s offense. Sure, Denver has problems, including a banged-up defense, but when you think about it, at least their offense resembles a fully-functional unit, behind Kyle Orton, who has thrown for 2140 yards, with only four interceptions. With Knowshon Moreno back in the lineup, that takes some of the pressure off. We’ll grab the points as the NFL in London continues at Wembley Stadium.

JAY’S PLAY:  DENVER +1.5 **

(Graded on a scale of 1-4 stars)

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NFL Parlay Picks – Denver vs San Francisco

Who’s looking to make some NFL betting Parlay Picks? Well you’ve come to the right place, as we break down two of this Sunday’s biggest games.

Who should be your picks when the 49ers and Broncos do battle in London, and the Titans and Chargers get together in San Diego?

Denver Broncos (2-5 SU, 2-5 ATS) vs. San Francisco 49ers (1-6 SU, 2-5 ATS)

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Sunday, October 31: 1:00 p.m. CBS, Live from Wembley Stadium, London, UK

Football Betting Odds:

Denver: +1

San Francisco: -1

Total: 41 ½ 

For the Broncos, this trip across the Atlantic came at just about the perfect time, as not only have they lost three in a row, but are coming off one of their most embarrassing losses in recent memory.

Last weekend at home, everything that could go wrong for the Broncos did, as they allowed a staggering 508 yards of total offense, in an unheard of 59-14 loss to the Oakland Raiders.

While this defense obviously needs a whole lot of work, so does the offense, as they currently boast the league’s worst running attack. Back Knowshon Moreno has struggled with injuries all year, and it’s shown in his stats, as he’s got just 212 yards rushing in four games played. That’s put only added pressure on the Broncos passing game. While Kyle Orton has been commendable, he is coming off a terrible game a week ago, where he threw for just 198 yards.

With that said, don’t just assume that San Francisco should be one of your NFL Parlay Picks. They too are struggling, and lost in Charlotte last weekend, giving the Carolina Panthers their first win of the season.

While the Broncos have things to build on, the 49ers don’t have much, as quarterback Alex Smith went down, and will be replaced Sunday by backup Troy Smith. And really, “backup,” is probably a little bit too friendly of a term, as Smith hasn’t thrown a single pass this year. Not good for a team in desperate need of a win.

Either way, the truth is clear on this one: Denver isn’t as bad as they looked last week, nor is there any way San Francisco be any better than they were two weeks ago, when they notched their first win of the season.
When it comes to the first half of your NFL Parlay Picks, the wager is clear. Back Denver.

Tennessee Titans (5-2 SU, 5-2 ATS) at San Diego Chargers (2-5SU, 2-5 ATS)

Sunday, October 31: 4:15 p.m. CBS, Live from Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA

Football Betting Odds:

Tennessee: +3 ½

San Diego: -3 ½

Total: 44 ½

The second of the NFL Parlay Picks brings out to sunny San Diego, where the Chargers are desperate for a win. Will they get it? Let’s take a look.

San Diego comes into this one off a bizarre game against New England last weekend. In that game, the Chargers nearly doubled the Patriots offensive output, but lost by a field goal, after turning the ball over four times.

The one thing that San Diego can undoubtedly do well is throw the ball, as they rank No. 1 in the NFL in passing yardage. Philip Rivers is having another excellent season with this franchise, as he’s thrown for over 2,300 yards and 13 touchdowns. Of course with the good comes the bad, as San Diego is barely averaging 100 yards on the ground per game.

Still, they come into this one favored, and will win this game. Tennessee might be 5-2 but are a weird team to figure out statistically. They’re a group that doesn’t move the ball well (just 24th in the league in total yards), but is scoring 28 points per game. On the flip side, they give up a lot of yards, but somehow are allowing just 16.7 points per game, which is third in the NFL. At some point something has to give. And it will Saturday.

When it comes to your NFL Parlay Picks, the selections are clear- Take Denver getting points and San Diego giving them. That’s the best bet to make!

NFL Parlay Picks: Denver +1 ½ and San Diego -3 ½

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